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AK05 VDJ

2005 Rover Cityrover

Red Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,719 mi
Last recorded71,719 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Rover Cityrover31,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VDJ
MakeRover
ModelCityrover
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,286 miles

Front exhaust is corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 65,286 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust is corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,714 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is broken

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has possible structure damage

Fail 25 Mar 2013 56,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust bracket is broken

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front headlight bulb connector plug has deteriorated

Nearside front tyre has a split

Offside and nearside front headlight brackets are cracked

Offside and nearside rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering oil and engine oil leaks

the n/s main and rear brake pipes are corroded

the n/s/f shock absorber is starting to leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 43,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

power steering oil and engine oil leaks

the n/s main and rear brake pipes are corroded

the n/s/f shock absorber is starting to leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 37,501 miles

Both head lights damaged. mounting brackets brocken. but not insecure due to front bumper.

Engine oil leaks.

Knocking from steering. no play found suspect rack.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pipes corroaded.

Rear tyres starting to crack and perish.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,501 miles

Both head lights damaged. mounting brackets brocken. but not insecure due to front bumper.

Engine oil leaks.

Knocking from steering. no play found suspect rack.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pipes corroaded.

Rear tyres starting to crack and perish.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF bumper damaged

OSF OSR doors damaged

front bonnet damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2009 27,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF bumper damaged

OS door mirror fixing panel broken

OSF OSR doors damaged

front bonnet damaged

intirior mirror loose

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front discs pitted

neaarside front wearing on edges

rear veiw mirror broken

Fail 1 Apr 2008 18,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front discs pitted

neaarside front wearing on edges

rear veiw mirror broken

How Reliable is the Rover Cityrover?

Based on 105,317 MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
4,028
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
8,933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,066
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,019
Stop lamp not working 4,971
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,465
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AK05 VDJ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover in Red with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Rover Cityrover models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 31,925 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Cityrover fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,066 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 VDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Cityrover typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Rover Cityrover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK05 VDJ is a 2005 Rover Cityrover, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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